Lizbeth Nevarez is a celebrated CPA and community leader. With 15+ years of public accounting and tax consulting experience, she represents GHJ as their Nonprofit Tax Practice Leader. Lizbeth serves as Secretary for the GHJ Foundation, the foundation’s vehicle for purposeful and proactive community giving, and co-leads GHJ’s Women’s Empowerment Cohort.

Her impressive community service record includes the Riordan Leadership Institute’s Board service program. The program's mission is to develop and cultivate business professionals for lifelong service in the nonprofit community. She is also a frequent guest speaker on all things related to nonprofit taxes and teaches courses on Form 900 basics and private foundations through CalCPA.

Outside of her work with GHJ, Lizbeth serves on the board of several nonprofits, including the Mexican American Opportunity Foundation. The foundation supports the socio-economic betterment of the greater Latino community of California while preserving the pride, values and heritage of Mexican-American culture. She also serves on the board of the Neighborhood Legal Services of Los Angeles County, which provides free legal assistance to nearly 160,000 individuals and families throughout Los Angeles County every year.

For three consecutive years, Lizbeth was recognized as “Most Influential Minority CPA” (2019-2021) by the Los Angeles Business Journal for her contributions to the community and accounting industry. She was also a finalist for the Los Angeles Business Journal’s 2021 Women's Leadership Awards for “Community Impact Advocate.”

Lizbeth joined GHJ in 2008, after graduating California State University, Northridge where she received a Bachelor of Science degree in Accounting. A mother to two young boys, Lizbeth enjoys spending time with family and going on family trips in her free time.

Areas of Focus 

• Nonprofit tax services 
• Foundation tax services